Senior Director of Environment H&S and Governance
At HelloFresh, we want to change the way people eat forever by offering our customers high quality food and recipes for different meal occasions. Over the past 10 years, we've seen this mission spread around the world and beyond our wildest dreams. Now, we are a global food solutions group and the world's leading meal kit company, active in 18 countries across 3 continents. So, how did we do it? Our weekly boxes full of exciting recipes and fresh ingredients have blossomed into a community of customers looking for delicious, healthy and sustainable options. The HelloFresh Group now includes our core brand, HelloFresh, as well as: GreenChef, EveryPlate, Chef's Plate, Factor, Pet’s Table and Youfoodz
This role is based in Berlin and reporting into VP, Operations Martin Cox
About the roleReporting to the VP of Operations, the Senior Director of Environment Health & Safety and Governance will play a key role in driving the company’s environmental strategies and ensuring compliance with sustainability regulations. This position will be responsible for leading environmental management initiatives, overseeing sustainability efforts, and developing policies to minimize the company’s environmental impact. The role requires a strong leader who can implement best practices, influence cross-functional teams, and drive operational improvements to achieve key environmental goals
What you’ll do- Lead the development and execution of environmental & H&S strategies, ensuring alignment with business objectives and regulatory compliance.
- Oversee environmental risk assessments and ensure the effective management of environmental programs to reduce waste, emissions, and energy consumption.
- Ensure compliance with local, national, and international environmental regulations, including permits, reporting requirements, and sustainability certifications.
- Drive initiatives to enhance energy efficiency, waste reduction, water conservation, and carbon footprint minimization.
- Collaborate with site operations, supply chain, and leadership teams to implement environmentally responsible production practices.
- Develop and manage sustainability KPIs, providing regular reports to senior leadership on environmental performance, compliance, and opportunities for improvement.
- Oversee incident investigations related to environmental matters, ensuring corrective actions are effectively implemented.
- Represent the company in matters of environmental protection, sustainability, and compliance with regulatory authorities and external stakeholders.
- Manage environmental audits and ensure sites meet compliance and best practice standards.
- Lead a team of environmental specialists, providing mentorship, training, and career development opportunities.
- 10+ years of experience in environmental management, sustainability, or related fields, with at least 5 years in a leadership role.
- Strong knowledge of environmental laws, sustainability frameworks, and best practices.
- Experience in industries such as manufacturing, logistics, FMCG, or energy preferred.
- Demonstrated ability to develop and implement environmental and sustainability strategies at scale.
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to assess risks, track KPIs, and drive data-driven decision-making.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with experience influencing senior leaders.
- Passion for sustainability and commitment to driving continuous improvement.
- Relevant certifications such as ISO 14001, LEED, or equivalent are a plus.
- Fuel your career with excitement! Join one of Europe's fastest-growing tech powerhouses in a dynamic phase of expansion.
- Immerse yourself in a diverse global community of 90+ nationalities.
- Enjoy a competitive compensation package that goes beyond the norm, with perks like a HelloFresh- subsidized Pension Scheme, Berlin relocation support, and a Hybrid working model.
- Elevate your lifestyle with exclusive discounts on your weekly HelloFresh box and office meals.
- German language learning budget, and access to the HelloFresh Academy.
- Plus, we've got your well-being covered with mental health support, transportation perks, and working-parent-friendly benefits. From our 24/7 gym access, wellbeing platforms like Headspace and Spill, to sabbatical leave options. HelloFresh is not just a workplace; it's a lifestyle of perks and possibilities!